Isopropylamine
IPAM, 2-Aminopropane, Monoisopropylamine, MIPA.
- CAS
- 75-31-0
- EC
- 200-860-9
- Sectors
- Agriculture, Oil, Gas & Energy, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning
Isopropylamine (CAS 75-31-0) is a Technical Grade primary alkylamine supplied as a colorless liquid with a distinct ammoniacal odor, a 99.5% minimum purity, and miscibility with water, alcohol, and ether; it serves as an intermediate in herbicide, surfactant, and oilfield chemical production. It is a highly flammable and versatile base chemical used extensively in organic synthesis.
This chemical is a critical intermediate in the production of herbicides and surfactants. It exhibits high reactivity and is miscible with water, alcohol, and ether, making it a flexible solvent.
With a 99.5% minimum purity, IPAM is essential for neutralizing acidic components in various industrial processes. It serves as a building block for specialized chemicals in the coatings and textile sectors.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C3H9N |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 59.11 g/mol |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Form | Crystalline Powder, Needles or Crystals |
| Color | APHA: ≤50 |
| Odor | Strong ammoniacal; pungent, irritating, typical amine. |
| Melting point | -101 °C |
| Boiling point | 33-34 °C |
| Density | 0.694 g/cm³ @ Temp: 15 °C |
| Water solubility | soluble |
| Flash point | −26 °F |
| pH | 13 (700g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Flammable, Corrosive, Acute toxicity, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard |
| HS code | 29211920 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Isopropylamine
Applications
- Herbicide Manufacture: The primary neutralizing agent used in the production of Isopropylamine salt of Glyphosate.
- Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized as a corrosion inhibitor and in the synthesis of demulsifiers for petroleum extraction
- Surfactant Production: Acts as a precursor for specialized detergents and textile finishing agents.
Safety & Risks
Classified as Flammable Liquid 1 and Skin Corr. 1A. Handle with Explosion-proof Equipment and wear Full Chemical Suits and SCBA.
Packaging
140 kg Steel Drums, 700 kg IBC Tanks, or ISO Tank containers.